The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association is the fitness industry's only global trade association representing over 10,000 for profit health and fitness facilities and over 600 supplier companies in 75 countries.

Sometimes the best way to learn something - anything from putting your hair in a ponytail to changing the oil in a car - is by doing it. In IHRSA's most recent post on the Department of Health and Humans Services "Be Active Your Way Blog", I make the case that finding a healthy, physically active, and sustainable lifestlye is no different. The best way to achieve health and well-being is to find what works for you through trial and error. Recent trends have shown how successful this method can be, including the movement in medicine towards more individualized medicine and the abundance of programs offered by health clubs.